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I agree that we want to hear

Ramona — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:24:34 +0000

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I agree that we want to hear something more substantive from Obama and the Dems but I'm thinking we won't just yet because it's still August and they're biding their time until summer is over. We haven't had our convention yet, and that's when the platform is unveiled and there is something to chew on.

If it doesn't happen soon after the convention then we can start hollering. November will be on us before we know it.

Perhaps to quibble, but as a

jollyroger — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:26:27 +0000

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Perhaps to quibble, but as a lifelong sufferer. and Chair of the A.D.D. Trotskyite Caucus (curiously comprising all of the remaining Trotskyites...) I am happy to report that when adequately (or, in my case, enthusiastically) medicated, we are as (or, really, far more) alert than our neurotypical brethren

I agree that a large segment

Aunt Sam — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:07:09 +0000

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I agree that a large segment of the GOP doesn't care about his lack of communicating specifics about any plans, etc. However, I do believe that for whatever reason the media is giving him a pass (softball interviews) and lack of follow up on (what should be) critical issues.

That said, the most disheartening for me are two elements:

1. Majority of all too many voters are apathetic about these issues and

2. Obama's campaign and Dems reacting instead of being proactive. Too much of their 'message' is just politico speak, responding to, instead of initiating clear messages about their stances and plans.

Even within the blogosphere, too much blather and not enough factual, informative topics needing to be addressed - not once or twice, but over again and again to at least attempt to stay on task and promote pro-active participation.

Excellent, Aunt Sam. These

Ramona — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:48:05 +0000

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Excellent, Aunt Sam. These are the kinds of things that rile liberals and progressives up, but to the Republicans it's all just hot air. They know who they're going to vote for and his name is Willard "Mitt" Romney. Big yawn to all that's being dug up about their guy. They want him (well, not quite), they'll vote for him, and if enough of them do, he'll become president.

All that you cite above will be like water off a duck's back, even after he becomes president, because the base wants to believe that we're out to get them and we're bad.

He will be either the first-worst president or the second-worst president, depending on how GWB fares in the recent history department, but it won't matter, because Republicans have a knack for revising history and redeeming even the worst of their leaders. They did it with Ronald Reagan--so much so that he is now a national hero right up there with Roosevelt.

Romney can afford to be the quiet man, never allowing himself to get pinned down to specifics, because he knows, and the party leaders know, that he is just a figurehead, anyway and no matter what he does as president, history is bunk. It's a win/win for them and they don't have to do anything except call themselves "Republicans."

Okay, now I'm depressed. Going to look for some chocolate. Be back later.

I just did a quick read of

Aunt Sam — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:58:46 +0000

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I just did a quick read of some other sites and didn't see anything about the latest tax news referenced by Huffington. It doesn't seem to be a small matter and speak to his methodology and ethics. Curious.

I really am worried about the ADD voters (and media) seem to have about Romney's ongoing lack of addressing important issues. The Fluke/Rush debacle somehow eclipsed what's now the 'shrug, oh well' norm and both factions actually focused and were pro-active. And yet, very few seem able or willing to do the same with the issues noted in post that should be 'front page' and needs pursuing.

It is amazing that he has

rmrd0000 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:33:28 +0000

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It is amazing that he has gotten so far by saying nothing. I had a talk with a Black Republican today who has switched to Independent.He will vote (again) for Obama because his former party has gone crazy. He is amazed that the hold standard is being mentioned. The active voter suppression is an abomination. Romney has been silent on a host of issues but found his voice on Birtherism.

Romney is the true empty suit. Romney will bend to the desires of the even more wealthy than Romney funders of the SuperPacs.

We will see how much detailed questioning Romney gets during the bates.Will his use of Bain as a cover to lower his taxes in 2010 even come up?